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| Criterion |  Operations After-Action Review |  Innovation Morphological Analysis |  Operations Process Mapping |  Innovation Double Diamond |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. | For a search for solutions with many degrees of freedom, a grid emerges for systematic combinations. The method separates features, variants, and exclusion criteria, so the space gets explored deliberately. | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. | For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | Wochen bis Monate |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-8 | 3-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Morphological Box, Concept Combinations, Idea Shortlist | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase |
Tagsno overlap | LearningOperationsImprovement | IdeationInnovationCreativity | ProcessOperationsImprovement | ProcessDivergenceInnovation |